The Dragonberry Mojito: From San Juan with Love

What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you think about Puerto Rico? Is is the the beaches? The salsa dancing? The rum? Ahhh, you know that today being Boat Drink’s Wednesday it was going to rum related some how.

Rum has reigned supreme in Puerto Rico for ages. Explore that rum history with a trip to both the Bacardi Rum and Don Q Rum distilleries that are on the island. You’ll learn a lot about the rum making process and will be able to enjoy a few samples. Not a bad way to spend a day in Puerto Rico.

Once you’re done learning about the rums, it’s time to head out and put that knowledge to work. You could head to the Red Coral Lounge at the San Juan Marriott where the drink of choice is the signature Dragonberry Mojito…today’s Boat Drink recipe.

The Dragonberry Mojito Drink Recipe

Ingredients

2oz. Bacardi Dragonberry Rum

1/2 oz. simple syrup

1 strawberry, sliced

soda water

5 mint leaves

ice

1 whole strawberry and 1 mint sprig (for garnish)

Mixing Instructions: Muddle mint leaves and sliced strawberry with simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and rum. Shake and pour contents into a highball glass. Add more ice, if needed, and top with soda water. Garnish with mint sprig and whole strawberry. Raise glass and toast.

How many Mojito fans do we have out there? I’m not the biggest Mojo fan, but I know it’s a damn popular drink so I have to give it love sometimes. Let me now what you think about the Dragonberry Mojito.

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Close your eyes and remove yourself from the everyday. Picture your toes sinking into the sand as the waves kiss your ankles. It's a serene feeling that everyone should experience. I live a little bit of that life, living on the coast of southwest Florida and escaping to Caribbean to find adventure and inspiration whenever possible. If you have a love of the Caribbean and the island lifestyle then you have come to the right place. It's my passion to share the beauty of the island with … Read More